Using a TabletPC: A Guide for Educators

You can do anything with a tablet computer that you can do anything a traditional pc can do, plus:external image 60681_375x500_BiologyEye_F.gif
  • Face your class while you share notes or lecture
  • Record audio as you write (OneNote works well for this)
  • Handwrite notes that can be converted to text, searched, shared, published, or printed
  • Digitally ink (handwrite) on any document you can print (using Windows Journal or OneNote)
    • Maps
    • Illustrations
    • Forms/studyguides
    • PDFs
  • Combined with a projector, use it asan interactive whiteboard, only small enough to fit in your briefcase, especially when used with interactive websites
  • Use a pen (stylus) to navigate a computer screen rather than a mouse/trackpad (note: many newer models are also touch-sensitive)
  • Capture any screen easily for annotation or presentation with Snipping Tool
  • Use applications designed for tablets or with Inking support you can:
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